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| Past Consumer News May 24 - May 29, 2008 |
ONE IN 20 WANT TO KILL THEIR
DOCTOR
May 28, 2008 - This bizarre study questioned
800 Americans who where in pain,
rehabilitation or seeking disability.
Source: News.com.au
ANOTHER FOOD ITEM PICTURED FROM
THE MENU AND WHAT YOU GET
May 28, 2008 - This time we have Applebee's
hot fudge sundae menu picture and what
you really get. Is this "truth in advertising?"
Source: The Consumerist
DROWNING SEASON IS HERE SO BE
SURE TO SUPERVISE POOL FUN
May 28, 2008 - Pools are a major menace to
kids and most drownings are attributed to a
lack of supervision by adults.
Source: Consumeraffairs
TAKING SHOPPING HABITS TO THE
EXTREME
May 27, 2008 - Putting your money where
your mouth is can change the way you shop.
Buying only American or organic is one way.
Source: MSNBC
DON'T BELIEVE ANY OF THOSE "WE'LL
HELP YOU" OFFERS
May 27, 2008 - The new scam is to re-scam
the same victims by telling them that you
can get back their money from the first scam.
Source: fwdailynews.com
5 WAYS TO NEGOTIATE A BETTER
DEAL ON A HOME
May 27, 2008 - Now most home buyers can
shave thousands of dollars off the total cost
of a home - just by asking.
Source: SmartMoney
PAYMENT METHOD DISCRIMINATION
STRIKES AGAIN AT THE GAS STATION
May 27, 2008 - This is the merchants way of
getting back the fees that credit card
companies charge businesses.
Source: Consumerism Commentary
VETERANS' BURIALS NONSTOP AT
NATIONAL CEMETERIES
May 26, 2008 - Memorial day has turned into
a 3-day holiday for most, forgetting why we
observe this special day every year.
Source: USA Today
STOCK UP ON HUGGIES, KLEENEX,
BEFORE PRICE HIKES IN JUNE
May 26, 2008 - Citing higher raw material and
energy costs, Kimberly-Clark is raising
prices 6% to 8% for it's consumer products.
Source: USA Today
IS YOUR WEIGHT AFFECTING YOUR
CAREER?
May 26, 2008 - You bet it is according to new
studies on the subject. Job place weight
discrimination is alive and well.
Source: Forbes
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU:
COMPANIES COMBAT LEAKS
May 27, 2008 - Companies are turning to
systematic snooping as e-mails, IM and
social networks are used to leak info.
Source: Ars Technica
MAGNETS RECALLED DUE TO LEAD
CONTENT IN THE PAINT
May 27, 2008 - I'm thinking it would be easier
to ban all kids toys that come from china if
any kind of paint is used. Oh hell, ban it all.
Source: CPSC
FCC CHIEF WANTS CELL PHONE
CANCELLATION FEES REGULATED
May 27, 2008 - It's about time someone
realizes these cancellation fees are a bunch
of crap in certain circumstances.
Source: BusinessWeek
SPEED FREAKS: THE 10 FASTEST
GREEN CARS ON THE PLANET
May 27, 2008 - It's time to add some speed to
the green car movement but some of these
are pretty laughable.
Source: Wired
MAN DIES FROM TOXIC APHRODISIAC
May 27, 2008 - The illegal substance is
made from toad venom and is widely
available. Officials have sent out an alert to
warn consumers.
Source: ABC News Online
DO YOU NEED LONG TERM DISABILITY
INSURANCE?
May 29, 2008 - Follow the different options
in this article to give you more information
so that you can make an informed decision.
Source: The Simple Dollar
CUT COSTS WITHOUT CRAMPING
YOUR STYLE
May 29, 2008 - Here are some ways to keep
some cash in your wallet without sacrificing
the things you love.
Source: ABC News Online
SHOULD YOU CHOOSE A ROTH 401k
OR A REGULAR 401k?
May 29, 2008 - As in most financial
decisions, it depends. But here is a look at
differences between the two to help you
decide.
Source: Wisebread
JUDGE RULES CONSUMER HAS RIGHT
TO SELL COPYRIGHTED SOFTWARE
May 28, 2008 - If you have a legal copy of
software, you can sell it on ebay without
worrying about copyright infringement.
Source: Public Citizen
RENT A VACATION HOME AND SAVE
May 28, 2008 - More space, access to a
kitchen and no tipping can save you money
compared to the usual hotel room.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
FAILURE TO KICK SMOKING HABIT MAY
PUT A DRAG ON YOUR SOCIAL LIFE
May 28, 2008 - A study of 12,000 smokers
over a 30-year period shows that attempts
to quit smoking is a people magnet.
Source: Scientific American
DOCTOR
May 28, 2008 - This bizarre study questioned
800 Americans who where in pain,
rehabilitation or seeking disability.
Source: News.com.au
ANOTHER FOOD ITEM PICTURED FROM
THE MENU AND WHAT YOU GET
May 28, 2008 - This time we have Applebee's
hot fudge sundae menu picture and what
you really get. Is this "truth in advertising?"
Source: The Consumerist
DROWNING SEASON IS HERE SO BE
SURE TO SUPERVISE POOL FUN
May 28, 2008 - Pools are a major menace to
kids and most drownings are attributed to a
lack of supervision by adults.
Source: Consumeraffairs
TAKING SHOPPING HABITS TO THE
EXTREME
May 27, 2008 - Putting your money where
your mouth is can change the way you shop.
Buying only American or organic is one way.
Source: MSNBC
DON'T BELIEVE ANY OF THOSE "WE'LL
HELP YOU" OFFERS
May 27, 2008 - The new scam is to re-scam
the same victims by telling them that you
can get back their money from the first scam.
Source: fwdailynews.com
5 WAYS TO NEGOTIATE A BETTER
DEAL ON A HOME
May 27, 2008 - Now most home buyers can
shave thousands of dollars off the total cost
of a home - just by asking.
Source: SmartMoney
PAYMENT METHOD DISCRIMINATION
STRIKES AGAIN AT THE GAS STATION
May 27, 2008 - This is the merchants way of
getting back the fees that credit card
companies charge businesses.
Source: Consumerism Commentary
VETERANS' BURIALS NONSTOP AT
NATIONAL CEMETERIES
May 26, 2008 - Memorial day has turned into
a 3-day holiday for most, forgetting why we
observe this special day every year.
Source: USA Today
STOCK UP ON HUGGIES, KLEENEX,
BEFORE PRICE HIKES IN JUNE
May 26, 2008 - Citing higher raw material and
energy costs, Kimberly-Clark is raising
prices 6% to 8% for it's consumer products.
Source: USA Today
IS YOUR WEIGHT AFFECTING YOUR
CAREER?
May 26, 2008 - You bet it is according to new
studies on the subject. Job place weight
discrimination is alive and well.
Source: Forbes
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU:
COMPANIES COMBAT LEAKS
May 27, 2008 - Companies are turning to
systematic snooping as e-mails, IM and
social networks are used to leak info.
Source: Ars Technica
MAGNETS RECALLED DUE TO LEAD
CONTENT IN THE PAINT
May 27, 2008 - I'm thinking it would be easier
to ban all kids toys that come from china if
any kind of paint is used. Oh hell, ban it all.
Source: CPSC
FCC CHIEF WANTS CELL PHONE
CANCELLATION FEES REGULATED
May 27, 2008 - It's about time someone
realizes these cancellation fees are a bunch
of crap in certain circumstances.
Source: BusinessWeek
SPEED FREAKS: THE 10 FASTEST
GREEN CARS ON THE PLANET
May 27, 2008 - It's time to add some speed to
the green car movement but some of these
are pretty laughable.
Source: Wired
MAN DIES FROM TOXIC APHRODISIAC
May 27, 2008 - The illegal substance is
made from toad venom and is widely
available. Officials have sent out an alert to
warn consumers.
Source: ABC News Online
DO YOU NEED LONG TERM DISABILITY
INSURANCE?
May 29, 2008 - Follow the different options
in this article to give you more information
so that you can make an informed decision.
Source: The Simple Dollar
CUT COSTS WITHOUT CRAMPING
YOUR STYLE
May 29, 2008 - Here are some ways to keep
some cash in your wallet without sacrificing
the things you love.
Source: ABC News Online
SHOULD YOU CHOOSE A ROTH 401k
OR A REGULAR 401k?
May 29, 2008 - As in most financial
decisions, it depends. But here is a look at
differences between the two to help you
decide.
Source: Wisebread
JUDGE RULES CONSUMER HAS RIGHT
TO SELL COPYRIGHTED SOFTWARE
May 28, 2008 - If you have a legal copy of
software, you can sell it on ebay without
worrying about copyright infringement.
Source: Public Citizen
RENT A VACATION HOME AND SAVE
May 28, 2008 - More space, access to a
kitchen and no tipping can save you money
compared to the usual hotel room.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
FAILURE TO KICK SMOKING HABIT MAY
PUT A DRAG ON YOUR SOCIAL LIFE
May 28, 2008 - A study of 12,000 smokers
over a 30-year period shows that attempts
to quit smoking is a people magnet.
Source: Scientific American
MEDICAL POT USER DENIED ORGAN
TRANSPLANT
May 24. 2008 - A man prescribed medical
marijuana by his doctor and waiting for a
kidney transplant has now been denied the
life saving operation.
Source: ABC News Online
FIVE STEPS TO AN E- FRIENDLY
RESUME
May 24. 2008 - The workplace is changing
and so is the way employers want to receive
your resume. But what's the right format?
Source: MSN Careers
KIDS SPEND AND SAVE SMARTER
WITH PARENTS' HELP
May 24, 2008 - With $4 gas running neck and
neck with $4 milk, your kids should learn the
value of a dollar, sooner, not later.
Source: NBCSandiego.com
CAN YOU AVOID A SPEEDING TICKET?
May 24, 2008 - The worst thing you can do is
lose your temper. But is there a real way to
get out of it? Attitude, Attitude and Attitude.
Source: NBCSandiego.com
BEWARE CAR WARRANTY SCAMS
May 24, 2008 - Be on the alert for a letter,
postcard, or phone call warning you that
your car's warranty is about to expire.
Source: News Channel 9, TN
9 COOL JOBS THAT PAY WELL
May 24, 2008 - I would agree with most of
these jobs but doll fashion designer?
Source: MSN Money
THE 12 GREENEST CARS OF 2008
May 24. 2008 - The American Council for an
Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has
picked the year's greenest cars of 2008.
Source: CNet
KEEPING TABS ON TEEN DRIVERS
May 24. 2008 - Teenagers beware: Big
Brother is watching - and so are mom and
dad with high-tech surveillance systems.
Source: ABC News Online
"OPERATION TELE-PHONEY" BY FTC
BIGGEST TELEMARKETER BUST EVER
May 24. 2008 - One 77 year old stated he
gave his personal information over the
phone so he wouldn't lose his Medicare.
Source: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
HOW TO COOK YOUR VEGETABLES
FOR THE BEST NUTRITIONAL VALUE
May 24, 2008 - Forget what you've heard
about raw vegetables being the best for
nutrition.
Source: Lifehacker
CAR RENTALS: DON'T GET TAKEN FOR
A RIDE
May 24, 2008 - Don't get ripped off with your
car rental. These tips from Elisabeth Leamy
with steer you in the right direction.
Source: ABC News Online
VACATION CLUBS AND TIMESHARES:
FUN FREEBIES OR SCAMS?
May 24, 2008 - Let me guess? Scams? See
what this article on the subject has to say.
Source: SmarterTravel
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER RENT
May 25. 2008 - These rent-to-own stores
prey on the poor and those with bad credit.
You must be desperate to rent this stuff.
Source: MSN Money
FASTEST GROWING WORK- AT- HOME
JOBS
May 25. 2008 - Many people dream of
working from home but you better find out
what careers are in demand first.
Source: MSN Carerrs
7 STEPS TO AVOIDING AIRPORT
HASSLES THIS SUMMER
May 25. 2008 - Airports really suck these
days so it's best to be prepared with these
tips to make it through as fast as possible.
Source: SmarterTravel
RFID TAGS TRACKING YOUR LUGGAGE
FROM VEGAS
May 25, 2008 - I'm not a big fan of these RFID
chips because you never really know what
they are tracking and looking for.
Source: Kenzoid's Autonomous Zone
HOW TO ANSWER THE WORST
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
May 25. 2008 - You know the questions, like
"What is your greatest weakness?" Now you
can find out what's the best way to answer.
Source: MSN Careers
McDONALD'S FRENCH FRIES NOW
HEALTHIER?
May 25, 2008 - Healthier than what? If you're
eating at McDonald's in the first place you
have bigger problems than the fries.
Source: KUTV channel 2
WHICH CAME FIRST, OR DOES IT EVEN
MATTER?
May 26, 2008 - Did McDonald's copy it's new
southern style chicken sandwich from
Chick-fil-A? McD's is on the left.
Source: The New York Times
FIVE LIES WE ALL TELL AT WORK
May 26. 2008 - We've all told them. Now you
can find a truthful alternative to these
popular lies that you always hear at work.
Source: MSN Careers
FLOPPY FRIENDS HORSE TOYS
RECALLED DUE TO . . . . . LEAD
May 26, 2008 - Big surprise in the toy
industry as another toy is recalled for lead
that was made from, you guessed it, CHINA.
Source: CPSC
TRANSPLANT
May 24. 2008 - A man prescribed medical
marijuana by his doctor and waiting for a
kidney transplant has now been denied the
life saving operation.
Source: ABC News Online
FIVE STEPS TO AN E- FRIENDLY
RESUME
May 24. 2008 - The workplace is changing
and so is the way employers want to receive
your resume. But what's the right format?
Source: MSN Careers
KIDS SPEND AND SAVE SMARTER
WITH PARENTS' HELP
May 24, 2008 - With $4 gas running neck and
neck with $4 milk, your kids should learn the
value of a dollar, sooner, not later.
Source: NBCSandiego.com
CAN YOU AVOID A SPEEDING TICKET?
May 24, 2008 - The worst thing you can do is
lose your temper. But is there a real way to
get out of it? Attitude, Attitude and Attitude.
Source: NBCSandiego.com
BEWARE CAR WARRANTY SCAMS
May 24, 2008 - Be on the alert for a letter,
postcard, or phone call warning you that
your car's warranty is about to expire.
Source: News Channel 9, TN
9 COOL JOBS THAT PAY WELL
May 24, 2008 - I would agree with most of
these jobs but doll fashion designer?
Source: MSN Money
THE 12 GREENEST CARS OF 2008
May 24. 2008 - The American Council for an
Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has
picked the year's greenest cars of 2008.
Source: CNet
KEEPING TABS ON TEEN DRIVERS
May 24. 2008 - Teenagers beware: Big
Brother is watching - and so are mom and
dad with high-tech surveillance systems.
Source: ABC News Online
"OPERATION TELE-PHONEY" BY FTC
BIGGEST TELEMARKETER BUST EVER
May 24. 2008 - One 77 year old stated he
gave his personal information over the
phone so he wouldn't lose his Medicare.
Source: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
HOW TO COOK YOUR VEGETABLES
FOR THE BEST NUTRITIONAL VALUE
May 24, 2008 - Forget what you've heard
about raw vegetables being the best for
nutrition.
Source: Lifehacker
CAR RENTALS: DON'T GET TAKEN FOR
A RIDE
May 24, 2008 - Don't get ripped off with your
car rental. These tips from Elisabeth Leamy
with steer you in the right direction.
Source: ABC News Online
VACATION CLUBS AND TIMESHARES:
FUN FREEBIES OR SCAMS?
May 24, 2008 - Let me guess? Scams? See
what this article on the subject has to say.
Source: SmarterTravel
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER RENT
May 25. 2008 - These rent-to-own stores
prey on the poor and those with bad credit.
You must be desperate to rent this stuff.
Source: MSN Money
FASTEST GROWING WORK- AT- HOME
JOBS
May 25. 2008 - Many people dream of
working from home but you better find out
what careers are in demand first.
Source: MSN Carerrs
7 STEPS TO AVOIDING AIRPORT
HASSLES THIS SUMMER
May 25. 2008 - Airports really suck these
days so it's best to be prepared with these
tips to make it through as fast as possible.
Source: SmarterTravel
RFID TAGS TRACKING YOUR LUGGAGE
FROM VEGAS
May 25, 2008 - I'm not a big fan of these RFID
chips because you never really know what
they are tracking and looking for.
Source: Kenzoid's Autonomous Zone
HOW TO ANSWER THE WORST
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
May 25. 2008 - You know the questions, like
"What is your greatest weakness?" Now you
can find out what's the best way to answer.
Source: MSN Careers
McDONALD'S FRENCH FRIES NOW
HEALTHIER?
May 25, 2008 - Healthier than what? If you're
eating at McDonald's in the first place you
have bigger problems than the fries.
Source: KUTV channel 2
WHICH CAME FIRST, OR DOES IT EVEN
MATTER?
May 26, 2008 - Did McDonald's copy it's new
southern style chicken sandwich from
Chick-fil-A? McD's is on the left.
Source: The New York Times
FIVE LIES WE ALL TELL AT WORK
May 26. 2008 - We've all told them. Now you
can find a truthful alternative to these
popular lies that you always hear at work.
Source: MSN Careers
FLOPPY FRIENDS HORSE TOYS
RECALLED DUE TO . . . . . LEAD
May 26, 2008 - Big surprise in the toy
industry as another toy is recalled for lead
that was made from, you guessed it, CHINA.
Source: CPSC
